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Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, by Guicciardini, 1612

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Antique map titled 'Lewardum Occidentalis Frisia Opp'. Plan of the city of Leeuwarden, in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Beschryvinghe van alle de Neder-landen, anderssins ghenoemt Neder-Duytslandt (..)'. Published in Amsterdam, 1612. Artists and Engravers: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589): Italian merchant from aristocratic descent. He was born in Florence, a son of Jacopo Guicciardini. His uncle was the famous author Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540) who wrote 'La historia di Italia'. The Guicciardini family established a presence in Antwerp and in 1541 Lodovico arrived to work with his uncle. At the same time they functioned as informents for the Medici's back home. He stayed until his death. At one point he was accused with his brother Giovan Battista of killing Gaspare Ducci, who they held resposible for their bancruptcy in 1543. Lodovico apparently started writing in 1552 and in 1556 he published his first work 'Comentarii della......', about European history. In 1567 he got the 'Descrittione....' published. He wrote a few more works. In 1569 he landed in jail because he critisized Alva's policies. In 1582 he landed in jail again because he apparently knew Jean Jaureguy, who tried to kill William of Orange, but he was released soon. Although he had been prosperous at times he ended a poor man. Plates engraved by the very skilled Pieter van den Keere or Petrus Kaerius (1571-1646), a Flemish engraver, publisher and globe maker. Condition: Very good. General age-related toning, mainly around the edges. Please study image carefully. Date: 1612 Overall size: 38 x 30 cm. Image size: 27.1 x 22 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1612
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good. General age-related toning, mainly around the edges. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-003411stDibs: LU3054327792812

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